Phlunte’ Riddle Earns Big Endorsement from National Women’s Political Caucus of California

The National Women’s Political Caucus of California (NWPC-CA) has endorsed Phlunte’ Riddle for State Senate District 25, announced the Riddle campaign.

“Phlunte’s successes in breaking down gender-based bias are exactly the kind of experiences we need in our next state senator,” said Sherri Loveland, President of NWPC-CA. “Phlunte’ will be one of our strongest advocates to help level the playing field for California women to succeed with equal pay, career, and educational opportunities. She’ll be a strong voice for equality in our LGBT communities and use her more than 30 years of experience as a public safety leader to guide policy and legislation to ensure women and children get the support services they need to succeed.”

The National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC) is a multicultural, intergenerational, and multi-issue grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political process and creating a true women’s political power base to achieve equality for all women. Founded in 1971, it is the oldest organization dedicated to electing progressive, pro-choice women to all levels of public office. California members constitute by far the largest share of NWPC’s total national membership.

The NWPC-CA joins a growing and diverse base of support for Riddle for State Senate. Riddle recently earned endorsements from the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, Assemblymembers Chris Holden, Jim Cooper, Dr. Shirley Weber, and Senators Isadore Hall, Connie Leyva, and Holly Mitchell.

Riddle resides in Pasadena with her husband of 36 years and is the mother of three adult sons. Riddle spent nearly 29 years rising through the ranks of the Pasadena Police Department, breaking barriers as the first woman to be permanently assigned as a gang/street narcotics officer and the first African American female sergeant and lieutenant. She retired as a lieutenant, serving as Public Information Officer & Adjutant to the Chief of Police.

Riddle is also an adjunct professor at Golden West College and owns a consulting company where she trains executives and helps solve communications challenges in organizations.

The 25th State Senate District encompasses the communities of Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Bradbury, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora, La Cañada-Flintridge, La Verne, Monrovia, San Dimas, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Upland, Altadena, La Crescenta, Montrose, Atwater Village, and Sunland-Tujunga.